NATIONAL COMMISSION ON TERRORIST ATTACKS UPON THE UNITED STATES
http://www.9-11commission.gov/The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (also known as the 9-11 Commission), an independent, bipartisan commission created by congressional legislation and the signature of President George W. Bush in late 2002, is chartered to prepare a full and complete account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including preparedness for and the immediate response to the attacks. The Commission is also mandated to provide recommendations designed to guard against future attacks.
The Commission's twelfth and final public hearing continues today, June 17, in Washington, DC. Staff statements will be posted as they are presented.
• Staff Statement No. 15: Overview of the Enemy
• Staff Statement No. 16: Outline of the 9/11 Plot
• Staff Statement No. 17: Improvising a Homeland Defense
Current News
The Commission's twelfth and final public hearing on "The 9/11 Plot" and "National Crisis Management" continues today, June 17, in Washington, DC.
The Commission held its eleventh public hearing on "Emergency Response" May 18-19, 2004 at New School University in New York City.
Commission Members
Thomas H. Kean
Chair
Lee H. Hamilton
Vice Chair
Richard Ben-Veniste
Fred F. Fielding
Jamie S. Gorelick
Slade Gorton
Bob Kerrey
John F. Lehman
Timothy J. Roemer
James R. Thompson
Commission Staff
Philip D. Zelikow
Executive Director
Chris Kojm
Deputy Executive Director
Daniel Marcus
General Counsel
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
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